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Nurse Unit Manager (Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility)
Charters Towers
Summary
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Discover new adventures in CHARTERS TOWERS |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
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| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV683315 |
| Closing date | 09-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time |
| Contact person | Cameron Hopkins |
| Contact details | (07) 4787 5555 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility:
Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility (Eventide) is a Queensland Health managed aged care service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) and is located in Charters Towers. The facility provides residential care for older persons who require specialised nursing care due to fragility and complex care needs.
About your new employer:
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $139,951 to $151,949 p.a. (NG7)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
The Nurse Unit Manager provides leadership in the planning, coordination, management and delivery of nursing services within the facility. The role is responsible for the effective management of human, financial and material resources within delegated responsibilities and accountable cost centres.
The Nurse Unit Manager provides clinical and operational leadership to the Clinical Nurse Educator and Nurse Manager, while reporting directly to the Director of Nursing. The role also works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary management team to support person-centred service delivery, continuous improvement and positive organisational outcomes.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable)
- Travel is a requirement of this role.
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including NDIS worker screening checks.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Cameron Hopkins on (07) 4787 5555.
Applications close: Tuesday, 9 June 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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